SKChecked 22 Oct 2026 against flysas.com
SAS Scandinavian Airlines cabin bag size 2026
On SAS Scandinavian Airlines’ cheapest fare (Economy Light) you can bring one free under-seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm. A cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm and 8 kg isn’t included on Economy Light: add it in your booking or under My trips before you fly. It comes with Economy Standard and Flex, Premium and Premium Flex and Business and Business Flex.
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- 40 × 30 × 15 cmOn Economy Light
- Overhead cabin bag
- 55 × 40 × 23 cmup to 8 kgNot on the cheapest fare
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SAS Scandinavian Airlines hand luggage and cabin bags by fare
What each ticket type includes, as published by SAS Scandinavian Airlines.
| Fare | Under-seat bag | Cabin bag |
|---|---|---|
Economy Light
| Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm A small bag such as a handbag, backpack or laptop bag (SAS calls it an underseat bag). Max 18 L. It goes under the seat in front of you, not in the overhead locker. | Paid add-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm · 8 kg Add it in your booking or under My trips before you fly Not included on flights within Europe. SAS lists a fee for adding it, which depends on your route and when you add it. |
Economy Standard and Flex
| Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm A small bag such as a handbag, backpack or laptop bag (SAS calls it an underseat bag). Max 18 L. It goes under the seat in front of you, not in the overhead locker. | Included 55 × 40 × 23 cm · 8 kg One cabin bag as well as the under-seat bag. It goes in the overhead locker. |
Premium and Premium Flex
| Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm A small bag such as a handbag, backpack or laptop bag (SAS calls it an underseat bag). Max 18 L. It goes under the seat in front of you, not in the overhead locker. | Included 55 × 40 × 23 cm · 8 kg One cabin bag on flights within Europe. On flights outside Europe you can take 2 cabin bags, max 8 kg each. |
Business and Business Flex
| Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm A small bag such as a handbag, backpack or laptop bag (SAS calls it an underseat bag). Max 18 L. It goes under the seat in front of you, not in the overhead locker. | Included 55 × 40 × 23 cm · 8 kg One cabin bag on flights within Europe. On flights outside Europe you can take 2 cabin bags. The page does not give a weight for the second bag. |
If your bag is too big at the gate
SAS checks cabin bags for size and weight before departure. If your bag is a bit too big or heavy, it goes in the hold and a fee applies.
It’s almost always cheaper to add the right bag when you book or online before you fly.
Other SAS Scandinavian Airlines cabin rules worth knowing
- Your baggage allowance depends on your ticket, your route and your EuroBonus level. Check My trips after you book.
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Power banks on SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Spare batteries and power banks must go in your hand luggage, never in the hold.
Power-bank rules and Wh calculatorLiquids depend on the airport
The airline doesn’t set the liquids limit. The departure airport’s security does. Some now allow up to 2 litres.
Liquids rules by airportSAS Scandinavian Airlines cabin bag questions
What size is SAS Scandinavian Airlines’ free under-seat bag (personal item)?
40 × 30 × 15 cm on the Economy Light fare. It must fit under the seat in front of you.
What size cabin bag can I take on SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
Up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm and 8 kg. It’s included with Economy Standard and Flex, Premium and Premium Flex and Business and Business Flex.
What is the SAS Scandinavian Airlines hand luggage weight limit?
The cabin bag can weigh up to 8 kg. SAS Scandinavian Airlines’ published rules give no weight limit for the free under-seat bag.
What happens if my bag is too big for SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
SAS checks cabin bags for size and weight before departure. If your bag is a bit too big or heavy, it goes in the hold and a fee applies.
What are the SAS Scandinavian Airlines cabin bag dimensions in inches?
Free under-seat bag (40x30x15 cm): 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in. Cabin bag (55x40x23 cm): 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in.
How many litres is the SAS Scandinavian Airlines cabin bag allowance?
At most 18 litres for the free under-seat bag (40x30x15 cm) and at most 50.6 litres for the cabin bag (55x40x23 cm). That is the volume of a square-cornered box with exactly those measurements. A real bag has rounded corners, so check the size on the label as well as the litres.
Can I use a backpack as my free under-seat bag on SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
Usually yes. The limit is on size, not on the type of bag, so a backpack that measures 40 × 30 × 15 cm or less when packed fits the free allowance. Straps and pockets count towards the size.
What are the liquids rules for SAS Scandinavian Airlines hand luggage?
SAS Scandinavian Airlines doesn’t set the liquids limit. The airport you fly from does: some airports still enforce 100 ml, while others now allow containers up to 2 litres. Check your departure airport on our liquids rules page.
Shopping for a bag? See cabin bag size in litres to turn centimetres into litres.
How SAS Scandinavian Airlines compares
Free allowances on the cheapest fare of similar airlines.
| Airline · cheapest fare | Free under-seat bag | Overhead cabin bag | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAS Scandinavian AirlinesEconomy Light | Under-seat40 × 30 × 15 cm | Cabin bagPaid add-on · 55 × 40 × 23 cm · 8 kg | |
| Air FranceBasic | Under-seat40 × 30 × 15 cm | Cabin bagPaid add-on · 55 × 35 × 25 cm · 12 kg | |
| American AirlinesBasic Economy | Under-seat45 × 35 × 20 cm | Cabin bag56 × 36 × 23 cm | |
| British AirwaysEconomy (no checked bag) | Under-seat40 × 30 × 15 cm | Cabin bag56 × 45 × 25 cm | |
| Delta Air LinesDelta Main Basic (Basic Economy) | Under-seatIncluded · size not published | Cabin bag56 × 35 × 23 cm |